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Blue_In_AK

(46,436 posts)
Tue Apr 23, 2013, 03:17 AM Apr 2013

Peace be with you.

In the wake of some pretty heated arguments last night and after receiving one truly vile PM this afternoon, I went seeking some peace and beauty tonight, and as is often the case, Mother Nature/Gaia/the Great Spirit/God/Allah or whoever graciously provided. Maybe these will bring some peace to you, as well.











And, oh, by the way, I will never EVER apologize or feel guilty for loving my Muslim son-in-law, who incidentally is not a terrorist. Sheesh...

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Peace be with you. (Original Post) Blue_In_AK Apr 2013 OP
Beautiful hlthe2b Apr 2013 #1
And with you Brother tkmorris Apr 2013 #2
and also with you hfojvt Apr 2013 #3
Here, have a cookie. Blue_In_AK Apr 2013 #7
That's the same thing that went through my mind. Beacool Apr 2013 #36
So true! ELCA here. LiberalLoner Apr 2013 #51
Lutheran? Beacool Apr 2013 #56
They re-did the translations about a year ago, and now it's "And with your spirit." Tommy_Carcetti Apr 2013 #50
thank you, Blue! Whisp Apr 2013 #4
Here's the scary Muslim and my grandson in Costa Rica a couple of years ago. Blue_In_AK Apr 2013 #6
the only sports I follow are the good sports of life Whisp Apr 2013 #8
What a beautiful family photo... midnight Apr 2013 #19
That's such a beautiful pic of them... Violet_Crumble Apr 2013 #20
I'm not sure if it was league or union Blue_In_AK Apr 2013 #40
You mean the big one, right? Scootaloo Apr 2013 #52
Yes. :) Blue_In_AK Apr 2013 #53
Beautiful. Peace to you as well. OneGrassRoot Apr 2013 #5
Sweet dreams tblue Apr 2013 #9
. . . Whisp Apr 2013 #10
Thank you for those. Blue_In_AK Apr 2013 #12
And also with you Hekate Apr 2013 #11
I've always thought of you as one of the nicest DUers I've ever come accross Turborama Apr 2013 #13
Thank you, Turborama. Blue_In_AK Apr 2013 #16
Beauty & peace lovemydog Apr 2013 #14
Thank you. Granny M Apr 2013 #15
وعليكم السلام Deep13 Apr 2013 #17
So happy to see these photos this early morn... Beautifully Peaceful... midnight Apr 2013 #18
Magnificent malaise Apr 2013 #21
And also with you ;-) ReRe Apr 2013 #22
So you're prejudiced against prejudice. Deep13 Apr 2013 #23
Deep 13... ReRe Apr 2013 #24
Thanks. Deep13 Apr 2013 #58
I think everyone should just step back and relax..... a kennedy Apr 2013 #25
FYI Turborama Apr 2013 #26
Beautiful! democrank Apr 2013 #27
Peace to you and your lovely family Lifelong Protester Apr 2013 #28
Skinner banned the other poster this morning... SidDithers Apr 2013 #29
Lovely pictures get the red out Apr 2013 #30
(((Blue))) Solly Mack Apr 2013 #31
Blue- You live in a place of such beautiful extremes! Marrah_G Apr 2013 #32
Beautiful pictures and the sentiment that went arthritisR_US Apr 2013 #33
K and R panader0 Apr 2013 #34
Just gorgeous! Phentex Apr 2013 #35
I have no idea what the argument was about, but peace be with you too. Beacool Apr 2013 #37
Those photos are beautiful...and so is your post. nt raccoon Apr 2013 #38
Sacred places. Zorra Apr 2013 #39
I'm sorry you felt hassled. That was not my intent (and I'm sure we didn't tangle) riderinthestorm Apr 2013 #41
See post #24 n/t Turborama Apr 2013 #42
It wasn't you, Rider. Blue_In_AK Apr 2013 #44
I avoided the Bill Maher thread for that reason. And was horrified at the PM you got riderinthestorm Apr 2013 #48
Thank you, Rider. Blue_In_AK Apr 2013 #54
Such beautiful photos! I love Alaska. bravenak Apr 2013 #43
Hi, neighbor. Blue_In_AK Apr 2013 #45
Yes I live in fairview. bravenak Apr 2013 #46
Yes, Lower Turnagain Blue_In_AK Apr 2013 #47
I spent a month in Clam Gulch in 1959 AnotherDreamWeaver Apr 2013 #60
I have a picture of Clam Gulch on my business cards. Blue_In_AK Apr 2013 #63
Cool, I sent the picture to my Mom and my Cousin who lived there. nt AnotherDreamWeaver Apr 2013 #64
Beautiful Photos! warrprayer Apr 2013 #49
Peace to you, Blue_In_AK. sheshe2 Apr 2013 #55
And peace be with you, Blue. scarletwoman Apr 2013 #57
Awww.... Blue_In_AK Apr 2013 #59
Absolutely stunning. Thank you for sharing the beauty. Peace to you as well, always. n/t Fire Walk With Me Apr 2013 #61
K&R Jamastiene Apr 2013 #62
Thank you for the beautiful pictures. And peace be with you! n/t pnwmom Apr 2013 #65

Tommy_Carcetti

(43,085 posts)
50. They re-did the translations about a year ago, and now it's "And with your spirit."
Tue Apr 23, 2013, 05:15 PM
Apr 2013

Although it still comes out sounding like,


"And wialsoth wiyouth spirit"

 

Whisp

(24,096 posts)
4. thank you, Blue!
Tue Apr 23, 2013, 03:28 AM
Apr 2013

I am loving your son in law too right now. give him a huge hug from me.

fuck the lame ass stupid ignorant haters ( hmm, not so peaceful talk but I hope you can forgive me)

Blue_In_AK

(46,436 posts)
6. Here's the scary Muslim and my grandson in Costa Rica a couple of years ago.
Tue Apr 23, 2013, 03:34 AM
Apr 2013

Booga, booga, booga (You might know his name if you were ever a follower of international rugby.)

 

Whisp

(24,096 posts)
8. the only sports I follow are the good sports of life
Tue Apr 23, 2013, 03:37 AM
Apr 2013

and there isn't all that much of those, including myself! haha.

beautiful pic of beautiful peeps.

Violet_Crumble

(35,954 posts)
20. That's such a beautiful pic of them...
Tue Apr 23, 2013, 05:45 AM
Apr 2013

Did he play league or union? I used to be an obsessive league fan until Rupert Murdoch tried to ruin the game...

btw, I'm so glad you shared those pics in the OP with us. That's the best antidote to the ugly stuff from today that I know of

Blue_In_AK

(46,436 posts)
40. I'm not sure if it was league or union
Tue Apr 23, 2013, 12:59 PM
Apr 2013

He played for Australia, Hong Kong, Great Britain, I think. He once made it to the cover of Rugby Magazine. I met a couple of Australian ladies at the Iditarod in Nome who remembered him from his pro days. These days he plays old-timers rugby since he's close to 40.

Blue_In_AK

(46,436 posts)
53. Yes. :)
Tue Apr 23, 2013, 06:18 PM
Apr 2013

Last edited Tue Apr 23, 2013, 08:23 PM - Edit history (1)

And he's very big. I feel like a dwarf when I stand next to him.

Blue_In_AK

(46,436 posts)
12. Thank you for those.
Tue Apr 23, 2013, 04:07 AM
Apr 2013

I always like to think about space when I feel overwhelmed by the news of the day. Everything here is really quite insignificant in the grand scheme of things.

Hekate

(90,202 posts)
11. And also with you
Tue Apr 23, 2013, 03:55 AM
Apr 2013

I am so glad I missed that argument, because it has been fairly toxic around here.

And I am so glad NOT to have missed this beautiful post.

Love to you and your family -- there's not enough love in this world as it is. All the best,

Hekate

Turborama

(22,109 posts)
13. I've always thought of you as one of the nicest DUers I've ever come accross
Tue Apr 23, 2013, 04:11 AM
Apr 2013

And I've always loved your pictures, too (your smugmug account is an inspiration for budding photographers).

Don't worry, what has happened has been noticed and you have a lot of people supporting you in the background.

Blue_In_AK

(46,436 posts)
16. Thank you, Turborama.
Tue Apr 23, 2013, 04:31 AM
Apr 2013

That's very sweet of you to say. I'm glad you like my pictures. I've come to photography late in life, and I really enjoy it. Thank Zeus for digital. (I'm giving all the deities equal time tonight.)

midnight

(26,624 posts)
18. So happy to see these photos this early morn... Beautifully Peaceful...
Tue Apr 23, 2013, 04:52 AM
Apr 2013

Hopefully these images will stay with you long enough to melt away the harshness of last nights discussion....

ReRe

(10,597 posts)
22. And also with you ;-)
Tue Apr 23, 2013, 05:47 AM
Apr 2013
I missed the argument, thank goodness, as my BP is high enough. I love all peoples of the world, irregardless of their religion/color of skin. I think about the only place you can find a prejudiced "Democrat" is on DU. The only things I could say I'm prejudiced against is hate & intolerance, and maybe mosquitoes & the bugs that eat my flowers in the garden. Thank you for sharing those beautiful scenic photos
and also the one of your beautiful SIL and grandson.

Deep13

(39,154 posts)
23. So you're prejudiced against prejudice.
Tue Apr 23, 2013, 06:43 AM
Apr 2013

But that isn't a prejudice because you are not prejudging. We know full well that bigotry is baseless and unnecessarily destruct. So, I suppose you have a well-founded opinion about prejudice.

Sorry if I'm just rambling. The sun was out when I started my project and now it out again after working all night.

ReRe

(10,597 posts)
24. Deep 13...
Tue Apr 23, 2013, 06:56 AM
Apr 2013

...you need to get off the computer and get some serious shut-eye. 24 hours is way too much time on that project. Sleep well my friend. Here's a goodnight kiss for you.

Deep13

(39,154 posts)
58. Thanks.
Tue Apr 23, 2013, 10:38 PM
Apr 2013

More like 36 hours, but I did get 3 hours of sleep after. It's okay, I'll sleep in tomorrow.

Lifelong Protester

(8,421 posts)
28. Peace to you and your lovely family
Tue Apr 23, 2013, 08:31 AM
Apr 2013

I loved your photos, and yes, feel that it has become too heated around here. Everyone needs to take a step back.

And breathe!

Marrah_G

(28,581 posts)
32. Blue- You live in a place of such beautiful extremes!
Tue Apr 23, 2013, 09:51 AM
Apr 2013

I hope you forwarded that PM to David. We don't need people on DU like that. I've found trash thread to have helped the past few days. It removes the thread from sight without having to ignore people that you may usually agree with on other things.

arthritisR_US

(7,269 posts)
33. Beautiful pictures and the sentiment that went
Tue Apr 23, 2013, 11:07 AM
Apr 2013

along with them. I agree with you, no apologies are needed. Muslim does not denote terrorist anymore than Catholic denotes IRA terrorist

 

riderinthestorm

(23,272 posts)
41. I'm sorry you felt hassled. That was not my intent (and I'm sure we didn't tangle)
Tue Apr 23, 2013, 01:02 PM
Apr 2013

My one very specific point was clearly taken offensively but was always aimed at the analogy only.

Regardless you have a lovely family and take the most magnificent pictures.

Peace back at you.

Blue_In_AK

(46,436 posts)
44. It wasn't you, Rider.
Tue Apr 23, 2013, 01:41 PM
Apr 2013

I have no problem at all with a reasoned discussion. The individual had gone over the edge and was making threats. And I understood your criticism of the analogy and think it was well taken. Abortion clinic bombers are much more analogous to the Boston tragedy than anything the Westboro Baptist Church does. It was actually the Bill Maher thread that got ugliest.

You have never been anything but gracious to me, and I would never take offense at anything I've seen you post in the past.

 

riderinthestorm

(23,272 posts)
48. I avoided the Bill Maher thread for that reason. And was horrified at the PM you got
Tue Apr 23, 2013, 05:13 PM
Apr 2013

Ugh.

So sorry about all this...

You rock!



Blue_In_AK

(46,436 posts)
54. Thank you, Rider.
Tue Apr 23, 2013, 08:22 PM
Apr 2013

I'm feeling better today. That was all a bit stressful last night. I might expect a response like that if I was posting on Free Republic or something, but not here. I guess nerves are kind of raw right now. Maybe if the culprit is ever allowed back he'll mind his manners a little more.

 

bravenak

(34,648 posts)
43. Such beautiful photos! I love Alaska.
Tue Apr 23, 2013, 01:38 PM
Apr 2013

You have a nice lookin family. Looks like there is a lot of love.

Blue_In_AK

(46,436 posts)
45. Hi, neighbor.
Tue Apr 23, 2013, 01:43 PM
Apr 2013

Your profile says you live in Anchorage? Did you see that sunset last night? I think it was the best one of the year so far.

 

bravenak

(34,648 posts)
46. Yes I live in fairview.
Tue Apr 23, 2013, 01:46 PM
Apr 2013

I took my kids outside to see it. I can't wait for the summer. I like the way the sun doesn't quite set all the way and leaves colors in the sky. You live in anchortown too?

Blue_In_AK

(46,436 posts)
47. Yes, Lower Turnagain
Tue Apr 23, 2013, 02:23 PM
Apr 2013

off Northern Lights past Carr's Aurora Village but before Earthquake Park...on the south side of NLB. I probably live 10 minutes from you.

AnotherDreamWeaver

(2,846 posts)
60. I spent a month in Clam Gulch in 1959
Wed Apr 24, 2013, 02:17 AM
Apr 2013

My Cousins had homesteaded there and we visited.
Loved the fireweed and berries, hated the mosquitos.

Blue_In_AK

(46,436 posts)
63. I have a picture of Clam Gulch on my business cards.
Wed Apr 24, 2013, 02:30 AM
Apr 2013

It's a folding card. Mt. Redoubt is at the top (which becomes the back) and a couple of people on the beach is at the bottom.

This picture, only cropped on the sides:

scarletwoman

(31,893 posts)
57. And peace be with you, Blue.
Tue Apr 23, 2013, 10:28 PM
Apr 2013

Thank you for the beautiful photos!

I may have left Alaska, but Alaska has never left me. I'm so grateful that you're here on DU, bringing all of us a touch of that great beauty.


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Blue_In_AK

(46,436 posts)
59. Awww....
Tue Apr 23, 2013, 10:41 PM
Apr 2013
Hey, is your son still up here? Why don't you come visit? I would love to meet you in person.

Jamastiene

(38,187 posts)
62. K&R
Wed Apr 24, 2013, 02:24 AM
Apr 2013

There is no better peace, to me, than taking the time to marvel at the wonders of nature. You literally can learn something new every single day just by watching nature. Whether you are identifying the flora and fauna or observing how they go about their lives, you can learn and lot and find so much peace in nature.

Great OP! And no, you should never apologize or feel guilty for loving your son-in-law.

K&R

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